Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus Quotes

#1. We find that the Romans owed the conquest of the world to no other cause than continual military training, exact observance of discipline in their camps, and unwearied cultivation of the other arts of war.

Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

#2. In time of peace prepare for war.

Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

#3. Who would desire peace should be prepared for war.

Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

#4. The courage of a soldier is heightened by his knowledge of his profession.

Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

#5. Few men are born brave. Many become so through training and force of discipline.

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#6. A handful of men, inured to war, proceed to certain victory, while on the contrary, numerous armies of raw and undisciplined troops are but multitudes of men dragged to the slaughter.

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#7. An army is strengthened by labor and enervated by idleness.

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#8. Let him who desires peace prepare for war.

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#9. Valor is superior to number.

Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

#10. If you want peace, prepare for the war.

Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

#11. No great dependence is to be placed on the eagerness of young soldiers for action ... fighting is agreeable to those who are strangers to it.

Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus